Project 2: Contextual Fit

 

 

The aim of this project is to take an existing building which is the Smith House, designed by Richard Meier in 1965. A client has asked to expand his current home the, Smith House, but wants to keep the architectural integrity. To do this the systems that are incorporated in the original design must be grasped and expanded upon without changing Meier’s design.

 

Smith House

 

 

 

 

 

Contextual Analysis:

 

 

Narrative:

 

The owner of the Smith house wants to add an extension to their house on the shore of Long Island Sound. The house was originally built 50 years ago. Joseph needs a gym since he plays basketball and works out a lot. He needs more space for the new family room, master bedroom with a master bathroom and an outdoor balcony space. Joseph and his wife requested to have a big family room since they spend most of their time with their friends and family. They both love to watch the view of the sea together.

Meta Idea: Sea shell

Ranking: Family room, Gym

 

Sorting

 

Public

  • Family room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

 

Private

  • Master bedroom

 

Individual

  • Master bedroom

 

Group

  • Family room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

 

Loud

  • Family room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

 

Quiet

  • Master bedroom

 

Conceptual Ideas:

Preliminary Ideas:

 

 

Final Design

 

Floor Plans:

 

 

 

Sections:

 

 

 

Elevations:

 

Top View

 

Front View

 

Side View

 

Back View

 

 

Side View

 

 

3-D Exterior Views

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior Views:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design Process:

 

 

Final Design: